Fix Wing Pilot at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Fix Wing Pilot

Requirements

Candidates must be in possession of a valid South African Civil Aviation Authority Aviation (SACAA) Fixed Wing Commercial License Aeroplane (CPL (A))
Minimum total fixed wing flight hours 600 hours,
Minimum “Pilot In Command (PIC)” fixed wing flight hours 500 hours on similar aircraft such as Cessna 182 or Cessna 206
Minimum of 100 hours on type C182 and C206
Minimum of 100 hours flying from rural bush (gravel/grass) strips that require STOL operations and considerations
Valid Dangerous Goods course certificate
Valid Crew Resource Management course certificate
Valid SACAA Class 1 Pilot Medical Certificate
Valid Night Rating
Valid and current Instrument Rating
Valid Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC to be on type C182/C206)
Valid code 08 South African driver’s license
Candidate must be able to comply with SANParks aviation insurance requirements as a named pilot
Computer literacy proficiency essential (Microsoft Office)
Candidates will be subjected to a full background, qualifications & criminal records check and will also be required to undergo an integrity (deception) testing process

Responsibilities

To manage and coordinate all fixed wing aircraft and fixed wing pilots for all SANParks
To perform fixed wing pilot duties for SANParks
Operational pre-planning and implementation to ensure availability of SANParks fixed wing aircraft with minimal downtime and effect to flight operations
Manage and oversight of fixed wing aircraft maintenance
Management of fixed wing aircraft after their return from a flight to ensure correct turnaround and operational standby
Management of fixed wing / ultralight pilots within SANParks Airwing flight operations

Salary

Closing Date

Interested and qualified? Go to South African National Parks (SANParks) on www.sanparks.org to apply